• BMW M celebrates the 30th anniversary of its benchmark-setting high-performance sports car. • Limited to the UK with only 30 cars available. • On sale from Summer 2016 and priced £82,675 OTR

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With the launch of the first generation of the BMW M3 in 1986, the
BMW M GmbH revolutionised the sporty mid-range segment and since then
BMW M has continuously refined its automotive icon across five model
generations. To mark the 30th anniversary of this automotive icon this
summer, BMW M is launching the exclusive special BMW M3 30 Jahre
Special Edition, which is limited in the UK to only 30 cars.

The BMW M3 30 Jahre Edition builds on the Competition Package
which is available for the BMW M3. The Competition Package comprises
an increase in engine output by 19hp to 450hp and a combined fuel
consumption of 34mpg with 194 g/km CO2 emissions. Also included on
this model is the Adaptive M suspension, which has been
comprehensively aligned to the increased performance. Optimised
features also include new springs, dampers and stabilisers, modified
characteristic curves of the three modes COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+ as
well as a correspondingly modified standard Active M differential on
the rear axle and Dynamic Stability Control feature (DSC).

All of these measures lead to a noticeable increase in dynamic
performance, which is not least also reflected in enhanced
acceleration. The BMW M3 30 Jahre Edition with the 7-speed M DCT
gearbox sprints from 0 to 62mph in just 4 seconds, which is 0.1
seconds faster than the series production model.

However, the changes on this car are not just technical, the
special-edition M3 has been given the BMW Individual treatment. As a
result, it cuts a more dynamic, head-turning figure than its standard siblings.

The striking BMW Individual Frozen Silver metallic paint
accentuates the elegantly muscular forms of the BMW M3 and in terms of
exterior design, it also includes the BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow
Line with enhanced features, including a black chrome tailpipe trim
for the M sports exhaust system as well as a variety of carbon fibre
additions. These include a carbon fibre front splitter and trims,
mirror caps, rear diffuser and a carbon fibre rear spoiler.

The edition model also features exclusively designed M gills in
the front wingsbearing the logo “M3 30 Jahre”.

Sporty, functional interior with an exceptionally high-class
ambience.Both the driver and front passenger in the M3
30 Jahre Edition can settle into the specific BMW M sports seats with
a skeletal design that combine perfect support with distinct travel
comfort over long-distances. Seatbelts with woven-in BMW M strips also
enhance the sporty interior ambience. Other additions include the BMW
M Performance Alcantara Steering wheel and the BMW M Performance
Alcantara Gear Selector trim and surround.

The logo “M3 30 Jahre” on the front doorsills reminds owners of
the BMW M icon’s unique history. The wording “30 Jahre M3 1/30” on the
carbon fibre interior trim of the instrument panel and stitching on
the front headrests gives indication of the exclusiveness of the BMW
30 Jahre M3.

This special edition model features a high standard
specification including harman/kardon surround-sound system with a
total of 16 speakers. In addition to the exclusive content this car it
also features as standard such equipment as Adaptive LED Headlights,
BMW M Carbon Ceramic braking system, BMW M Head-up display, BMW M
Double-Clutch Transmission, Comfort Access, Surround View, Comfort
Access, Advanced Parking Pack, Extended Storage and a Speed Limit Display.

Priced at £82,675 OTR, the BMW M3 30 Jahre Edition goes on sale
in Summer 2016, this being exactly 30 years after the signing of the
first contract for the purchase of a BMW M3 – the original version of
the car having made its debut at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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The BMW Group

With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the
world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles
and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global
company, the BMW Group operates 31 production and assembly facilities
in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2015, the BMW Group sold approximately 2.247 million cars and
nearly 137,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the
financial year 2015 was approximately € 9.22 billion on revenues
amounting to € 92.18 billion. As of 31 December 2015, the BMW Group
had a workforce of 122,244 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.

CO2 emission information.

Fuel consumption figures based on the EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified. Further information on official fuel consumption figures, specific CO2 emission values and the electric power consumption of new passenger cars is included in the “Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars", which can be obtained from dealerships and here as PDF.

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Fuel consumption figures based on the EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified. Further information on official fuel consumption figures, specific CO2 emission values and the electric power consumption of new passenger cars is included in the “Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars", which can be obtained from dealerships and here as PDF.